Helyzetük

Helyzetük is a Hungarian noun phrase meaning “their situation” or “the state of affairs of them.” It is formed from the noun helyzet, meaning situation, together with the third-person plural possessive suffix -ük, which marks possession by they.

In grammar, helyzetük functions as a noun phrase that can act as subject, object, or complement in a sentence. When referring to more than one situation, Hungarian typically uses the plural noun helyzetek and the corresponding possessive form helyzeteik to mean “their situations.” The form helyzetük specifically denotes “their situation” in contexts referring to a single situation held by a group.

Usage notes and examples:

A helyzetük jelenleg stabil. (Their situation is currently stable.)

A külső tényezők miatt a helyzetük javult az utóbbi időben. (Due to external factors, their situation has improved recently.)

A kormány vizsgálja a helyzeteiket, hogy megfelelő intézkedéseket hozhasson. (The government is examining their situations so it can take appropriate measures.)

Translation and nuance:

Helyzetük is commonly translated as “their situation” and is widely used in news, analysis, and personal context to refer to the conditions or circumstances facing a group. It contrasts with helyzet (singular) and helyzetek (plural), which denote the generic concept of situation and its plural form.

See also: helyzet, állapot, helyzetek, helyzetek kezelése.